Do the daddy disco fingers

Day 7

While I understand that this blog is a week late, you have to realize that I have been therapeutically petting my cat, so obviously my hands were tied up and not able to type.

Well folks, after polling the family (namely Mom, Dev, Aubs and Britt) a resounding and unanimous "AYE!" was sent forth and the creation of this blog commenced. This for a few reasons, firstly, as we are able, we will post the updates on Papa Mike Baer as we receive them. Secondly,who doesn't love to blog. 

And now let us get to the point of this whole sucker, the update of the day. Right now, Papa Baer is stable. He has been through quite a bit over the past week and sure is tired, so we are lucky to get small hand squeezes, some lazy eyes, and a few subtle smiles. Papa Baer tries his very best to let us know that he is aware of EVERYTHING we are saying. If he hears music, he wiggles his toes or moves his legs. He likes to write what he is thinking on the palm of our hands, and as always, he loves having my sweet Mom at his side.

Today the most that we know is that he has a bacterial infection in his blood, the rascally devil being E. COLI. (what a jerk) The e. coli spread to his heart and proceeded to run rampant throughout his body. Certain organs have been damaged, but nothing a little faith and hope can't heal, he has suffered a few strokes, but nothing that Papa Baer won't try to combat. His heart is tired, but after all of those early morning walks at Burgess Park, is definitely still beating strong. 

Papa Baer, for today, is doing ok. It was a good day and there was a lot to be happy and hopeful for.

We just want to thank all of you for your love, your thoughts and your prayers. We made it a week guys, and that is thanks to all of you. 

And in the words of my Dad, in his mission journal I want to leave you with his catch phrase, "I love the Lord, and I'm gonna make it." That is how we feel, for better or for worse, we are gonna make it.

Also, FUN FACT, the title of this blog is our family motto. If ya ever come over we can show you the cute little plaque we had made. It's adorable. Thanks Mom. But yes, the title sums up our family story. 

Until tomorrow, and praying for a peaceful night's rest,

The Baers

Ps, check this baby out. I found it today when I was rummaging through some of my Dad's stuff! Winner....